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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1894
Page
6
The piece criticizes a Republican Tuesday night display claimed to cost 8000 dollars while noting finances and public needs. It compares grand fireworks with a smaller display and questions spending amid hardship, alleging inefficiency in expense reporting.
The California Limited express sped twenty six miles from Lawrence to Topeka in about four minutes, arriving late and leaving Kansas City nearly an hour behind schedule. An eyewitness timeline cites four minutes for the four mile Tecumseh to Topeka segment. A dispute involving a neighbor and a local arrest occurred after a courtroom recess, with a decision expected tomorrow. A new M C A football team roster features Carry Evans Motlec Harrison Magill Rodgers Hastings.
A large crowd attended a Wednesday evening reception at Mr and Mrs A B Jetmore s home in Topeka. Over two hundred guests enjoyed the decor with red shaded lighting, palms and chrysanthemums. The Jetmores and family greeted guests, with Miss Myrtle Jetmore and De Forest Jetmore among the hosts. Multiple attendees wore elaborate gowns, and the dining room displayed pink and green floral decorations and a large pink chrysanthemum centerpiece. Several other society figures hosted or attended subsequent gatherings, including Mrs Cross and Mrs Sterne at a West Sixth Street residence. A separate surprise birthday for Miss Jessie McMahon and a birthday party for Mr Frank Hart were noted among the social events.
In Topeka police court, Allen a merchant was fined ten dollars for attempting to stop a fight then defending himself. The incident began when Walt Richards abused Fred Durein at Walker's restaurant. Allen struck with a club after Richards kicked him, then Richards threw a cuspidor. The judge deemed the offense against peace and dignity of the city and affirmed the punishment.
A Presbyterian synod committee at Suline approved erecting a hospital near the Kansas Medical College in Topeka. The college will donate ground at Twelfth and Tyler and share building costs. committee to reconvene in three weeks. Officers note Topeka’s rejoicing over the development and ratification events.
Chicago readers learn of the Young Woman's Christian Association shaping a new seven story building at 228 Michigan avenue. It will house a central home for women, an employment bureau, and lodging with rates from three fifty to five dollars weekly. The aim is preventive welfare with 250 rooms, fitness for self supporting women, and services for travelers and newcomers.
In a weekly English interview Mr. Ben Davies says American music is ahead of Britain from a musical standpoint. He cites the German element in the United States as a possible cause and notes global telegraph totals with America holding 540000 miles of wires from a world total of 1006000.
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